SOTU Reax From the Left

AFL-CIO's Trumka: "We strongly support the President’s vision on infrastructure to create good jobs and succeed in a global economy, and working people are ready to work with him and hold him to his promises."

Senator Murray: "With the 2010 elections, Republicans earned the responsibility of governing and voters will be looking to see if they prefer."

Senator Reid: "Tonight we heard a blueprint for how to move our country forward by investing in what works and cutting what doesn't."

Paul Begala: "It was very plain spoken and very specific."